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Practical info — Weiz

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📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Weiz is the great gateway to explore the Styrian Apple Road (Apfelstraße) and the Almenland nature park.
  • Visit the Taborkirche, a fascinating fortified church located right in the center of town.
  • As an industrial hub, the center gets busy; look for parking slightly outside the main areas for easier access.
  • Take the opportunity to try authentic Styrian pumpkin seed oil right in its home region.
  • The surrounding hills offer quick escapes into nature, making them well-suited for spontaneous short hikes.

🍽 Food

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Backhendl with pumpkin seed oil

Enjoy traditional breaded fried chicken served with a salad generously dressed in local pumpkin seed oil.

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Käferbohnensalat (runner bean salad)

A hearty local salad made with large beans, onions, and pumpkin seed oil at traditional taverns.

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Apple Strudel

Try this classic dessert made from fresh regional apples in a local cafe on the main square.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil

Buy the region's famous "black gold" directly from local farmers or in a specialized delicatessen.

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Apples and Apple Juice

The local markets offer the best fresh fruit products sourced directly from the nearby Apple Road.

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Regional Crafts

Small boutiques in the old town carry Styrian specialties and beautifully crafted traditional souvenirs.

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Weizbach Promenade

A pleasant, tree-lined walking path that follows the small stream running right through the town.

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Landscha Forest

A tranquil wooded area just outside the city borders, first-rate for a short and relaxing forest stroll.

Highlights of 2026

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Weiz is located in Eastern Styria at the foot of the Weizberg and is regarded as one of the region's most significant industrial centers. The town's history stretches back to the 12th century, with its first documented mention in 1188. An architectural gem is the Tabor Church, a former fortified church that provided refuge from invading troops during the Middle Ages. The modern expansion of Weiz is inextricably linked to the founding of the ELIN works in 1892, which established the town as a pioneering site for electrical engineering and energy supply. Today, Weiz is known as an 'Energy City' and hosts global corporations like Siemens Energy. The town balances its industrial prowess with cultural diversity and serves as a base for exploring the Eastern Styrian hills and the nearby Weizklamm gorge. As an educational and administrative hub, Weiz holds great importance for all of Eastern Styria.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

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Geography

Population
9,221
Coordinates
47.22080, 15.62030

Facts

  • Weiz was first documented in the year 1188.
  • The Tabor Church is one of the few remaining fortified churches in Styria.
  • The founding of the ELIN works in 1892 triggered the town's industrial rise.
  • The town is situated at an elevation of 477 meters on the Weizbach stream.
  • Weiz was officially granted city status in the year 1932.
  • The Weizklamm gorge north of the town is one of the deepest in Styria.

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Sights in the town Weiz (9)

Burgruine Neu-Sturmberg🏰 castle

The Neu-Sturmberg castle ruins are a medieval remnant near Weiz.

Burgruine Alt-Sturmberg🏰 castle

The Alt-Sturmberg castle ruins are a historic fortification near Weiz.

Schloss Radmannsdorf🏰 castle

Schloss Radmannsdorf is a castle in the Radmannsdorf district of Weiz.

Stadtmuseum Weiz🏛 museum

The Weiz City Museum documents the history and culture of the region.

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Mariensäule🏺 historical

The Marian Column is a religious monument in the main square of Weiz.

Taborkirche hl. Thomas von Canterbury⛪ religious

The Tabor Church is a historic fortified church in the center of Weiz.

Evang. Pfarrkirche A. B.⛪ religious

The Evangelical Parish Church A.B. is the place of worship for the Lutheran community in Weiz.

Roter Turm🗼 tower

The Red Tower is a prominent part of the historic fortifications in Weiz.

Frequently asked questions

What is the landmark of Weiz?
The Weizberg Church, an impressive pilgrimage basilica.
Is Weiz an industrial city?
Yes, it is known for energy and electrical engineering.
Is there nature nearby?
Yes, the Raab gorge is the longest gorge in Austria.
Can you visit the dripstone cave?
Yes, the Katerloch and Grasslhöhle caves are nearby.
When is the farmers' market?
Usually Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Weiz: where is it located?
Weiz is located in Styria, Austria.
Weiz: what is there to see?
Highlights include Burgruine Neu-Sturmberg, Burgruine Alt-Sturmberg, Schloss Radmannsdorf.
Weiz: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Weiz: why is it worth visiting?
Weiz is located in Eastern Styria at the foot of the Weizberg and is regarded as one of the region's most significant industrial centers.
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